iOS8 users reported that Spotlight Search show no result when try to search for something on it. Here’s some method possible to fix this issue.
Method 1:
- Go to Settings > General > Spotlight Search
- Deselect and select all the available search results by simply tapping on each one.
- Return to Home screen and swipe down from the middle of Home screen
Method 2:
- Go to Settings > General > Language & Region
- On the iPhone, tap on iPhone Language. On the iPad, tap on Other Languages…
- Select your preferred language > Done > Change to the selected language
The reason why this solution may work is because Spotlight Search works with certain languages as specified by Apple on its official website.
Method 3:
Send an email message to yourself via iPhone or iPad.